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  "source": "Fashion Week Venues",
  "title": "Three-Level Commercial Space on Rue du Caire, Paris",
  "metaTitle": "Showroom Space Paris | 220 sqm Sentier | For Rent",
  "description": "Located at 46 Rue du Caire in the 75002 district of Paris, this 220-square-meter commercial space is distributed across three levels. The property features a 9-meter window display and a layout that includes a 70-square-meter ground floor, a 60-square-meter first basement, and a 100-square-meter second basement. Vertical access between levels is provided by both an elevator and stairs.\n\nThe interior is equipped with essential utilities, including heating, lighting, and wireless internet. Functional retail and event features consist of a counter, shelving, a fitting room, and a stock room. The facility also includes a kitchenette, a water closet, and a dedicated staff toilet. Security is managed via an alarm system and security shutters. The premises are handicap accessible and include well-placed electrical sockets. This versatile space is categorized for uses such as retail, showrooms, and galleries. All stated features are available to support operational requirements within this professional commercial setting.",
  "metaDescription": "Showroom rental Paris: 220 sqm, 9m window display. Book this three-level space with elevator access. Request availability now.",
  "tldr": "A 220 sqm (2,368 sq ft) three-level commercial space for rent at 46 Rue du Caire in the Sentier district of Paris 75002, with a 9-metre window display fronting the street and a 70 sqm ground floor sitting above two full basement levels of 60 sqm and 100 sqm. The layout reads as a working retail and showroom shell rather than a finished concept store, so brands can build their own fit-out across all three floors. Best For Strongest fit is a multi-week pop-up store or temporary retail run using the ground floor for selling and the basements for stock and back of house, followed by a fashion showroom with buyer previews and wholesale appointments during market weeks. Also well suited to sample sales with high stock volume, press days and collection previews, and evening cocktail receptions or influencer events for up to roughly 230 guests across the levels. Standout Features The 9-metre window display is the commercial argument here, giving a continuous street-facing run rare for a rental at this size in the 2nd. Add an elevator plus stairs linking all three levels, a 100 sqm second basement that absorbs stock and packing away from the shop floor, a fitted counter, shelving, fitting room and dedicated stock room, a kitchenette and separate staff toilet for crew, and step-free handicap access with security shutters and an alarm system. Every level is vetted by Fashion Week Venues and arrives move-in ready with heating, lighting, wifi and well-placed sockets already in place. Location Métro Bonne Nouvelle (lines 8 and 9) is roughly a 4 minute walk north and Sentier (line 3) about 5 minutes west, with Réaumur Sébastopol and Strasbourg Saint-Denis both inside 10 minutes on foot. Rue du Caire in 75002 is the working heart of the Sentier garment district, narrow and trade-focused by day with textile suppliers and showrooms at street level, and it opens onto the Montorgueil and Grands Boulevards restaurant and hotel cluster within 250 metres, so guests arriving in the evening have somewhere to go afterwards. Availability Day rate is on request and pricing is brief-based, calculated on duration, fit-out load and staffing rather than a fixed published figure. Minimum rental is one day with weekly and monthly terms available, and we advise booking six to eight weeks ahead for standard dates; spaces at this address typically book three to four months out for Paris Fashion Week in late February and late September, and again for the January and June men's and couture windows. How to Book Send your dates, activation format and build requirements through the enquiry form and our Paris team will confirm availability and return an itemised quote within 24 hours, with no charge until confirmed. Permit paperwork, occupancy compliance, front of house staffing and fit-out coordination are handled by Fashion Week Venues on the brand's behalf. Request availability for 46 Rue du Caire now to hold your window.",
  "editorialTake": "```html A multi-level activation showcasing both retail and showroom elements works seamlessly in this three-level commercial space, thanks to its accessible layout with elevator and stair connectivity ensuring smooth visitor flow. A 9-meter window display right on Rue du Caire in the Sentier district commands attention for fashion presentation formats by driving eyes toward your brand, critical in a district that thrives on appointment-based trade. This venue speaks most clearly to contemporary labels aiming to establish a foothold in Paris through strategic buyer previews, pop-up concepts, or sample sale setups, ideally those looking to exploit an efficient balance between visible street presence and substantial back-of-house functionality. From our extensive venue sourcing experience, we suggest locking in your dates three to four months prior to Paris Fashion Week to capitalize on this space's high demand during this prestigious event window for all spaces in Paris or venue sourcing support. ```",
  "activationIdeas": "This three-level space works well for a fashion showroom thanks to its expansive 220-square-meter layout and 9-meter window display. Brands running such activations typically set up diverse sections across the three floors; the ground floor hosts the primary reception and product display, while the basement levels accommodate stock and back-office activities. The location on Rue du Caire in Paris ensures nearby amenities and transport accessibility, making it a suitable choice for profiling new collections. For more options in the city, explore spaces in Paris. Sample Sale The 70-square-meter ground floor and 60- and 100-square-meter basement areas provide ample space for a sample sale setup, with sufficient room for high stock volumes. The visible window display, along with the central Sentier district location, attracts both planned and walk-in buyers, making it effective for short-term commercial sales. Security features like shutters and an alarm system safeguard inventory, allowing simultaneous hosting of reception activities on the ground floor and storage downstairs. Product Launch Ideal for a product launch, this space's 9-meter window display commands street-level attention, essential for creating visual impact. The ground floor is typically used for product unveiling, with additional engagement areas in the basement levels. The versatile amenities, including a kitchenette and stock room, support seamless hospitality for up to 230 attendees, making it efficient for taking care of guests and media. Enhance the launch experience with our production and build services. Press Day / Media Preview This location's structured layout makes it fit for press days, allowing flow management across three distinct levels. The 9-meter window complements press-focused events by accommodating photo setups and product displays on the ground floor. With heating, wifi, and a dedicated stockroom, the space can support both individual and group media interactions, and the accessible elevator ensures smooth movement for all press attendees. Proper setup can be coordinated through our venue sourcing team. Influencer Event For influencer events, this space provides a distinct advantage with its inviting street presence and flexible three-level staging opportunity. The ground floor serves as a lively stage for interactive segments, while the lower levels support extensive production needs and networking setups. The location's strong fashion district credentials enhance the draw for influencers, ensuring high engagement rates. Consider leveraging influencer reach with our influencer marketing services. Networking Event This venue supports dynamic networking events, catering for up to 230 guests who can move freely across the three atmospheric levels. The combination of a prominent window display and versatile interior supports both formal networking receptions and casual mingling sessions. The kitchenette and staff toilet ensure event-specific needs are met, welcoming the hosting of professional gatherings with diverse attendance needs.",
  "neighbourhoodMood": "Wholesale fashion operators, contemporary labels, showroom agencies and a steady layer of digital and content studios make up the working population around Rue du Caire. This is the historic heart of the Sentier garment trade, and the trade never fully left: rails still cross the pavement on Rue d'Aboukir and Rue Saint-Sauveur in the morning, buyers move between first-floor showrooms on Rue des Jeûneurs, and the old textile buildings around Place du Caire now house press offices, casting studios and small ateliers alongside the remaining fabric and trimmings suppliers. Independent retail sits within a two-minute radius, from SneakersnStuff on Rue Réaumur to Panafrica and the concept-driven stores drifting up from Montorgueil. Restaurant culture here is a working tool rather than decoration, with Echo, Shabour and Brasserie Dubillot doing most of the informal buyer and press lunches. In our experience placing brands across spaces in Paris, the 2nd arrondissement showroom cluster is the most operationally literate part of the city: suppliers, printers, stylists and freelance crew are all within walking distance of the door. Brands choose Sentier over Le Marais and the Rue Saint-Honoré corridor because it delivers fashion-week credibility without the rents, the tourist churn or the permit friction of those zones. The Marais gives you volume walk-in traffic and a saturated calendar during Paris Fashion Week, where your pop-up competes with forty others on the same three streets. Saint-Honoré and the 8th deliver luxury adjacency at a price point that only works for heritage houses. Sentier sits in between: a genuine fashion district with buyer and press familiarity, sqm value that typically lands well below Marais equivalents, and a location that reads as a working address rather than a tourist stop. Transport is a real advantage here. Sentier, Réaumur-Sébastopol, Bonne Nouvelle and Strasbourg-Saint-Denis are all within a short walk, Gare du Nord is roughly ten minutes by metro for London and Amsterdam arrivals, and the boutique hotel cluster on the boulevards, including Edgar & Achille and Hôtel Bonne Nouvelle, keeps international press within walking distance. What it does not offer is prestige signalling to a client who needs an address that impresses on the invitation alone. If that is the brief, we would steer you toward venue sourcing in the 1st or 8th instead. Rue du Caire itself is narrow, commercial and trade-driven, with a rhythm that rewards appointment-based formats. Mornings are the busiest window: deliveries, wholesale staff, showroom assistants and the constant movement of stock through neighbouring doorways. By early afternoon the street quietens into something closer to an office district, which is when buyer appointments and press days run cleanly without noise or crowding. The 9-metre window display gives this space unusual presence for the street, and the three-level layout works well operationally, with the ground floor as reception and product presentation and the two basement levels absorbing stock, styling and back-of-house so the public face stays composed. What we consistently hear from brand teams who activate here is that the address is easy for professionals to find and pleasant to arrive at, with cafés and lunch options thirty seconds away. Honest limitation: this is not a street for high-volume tourist retail or spontaneous walk-in trade. Casual foot traffic drops sharply on weekends and evenings, so if your model depends on impulse purchase volume rather than invited audiences, browse all spaces in higher-traffic corridors before committing here.",
  "faq": [
    {
      "question": "Is this space available for pop-up shops?",
      "answer": "Yes, the space at 46 Rue du Caire in Paris is available for pop-up shops. With 220 square meters spread over three levels, it's ideally suited to pop-up formats along with fashion showroom presentations and brand activations. The 9-meter window display is particularly effective for attracting attention to your temporary retail setup. To check specific dates, you can request availability now"
    },
    {
      "question": "What does Fashion Week Venues handle on my behalf for this booking?",
      "answer": "For your booking at 46 Rue du Caire, Fashion Week Venues manages several key aspects to ensure a seamless experience. Our team handles permit paperwork, occupancy compliance, front-of-house staffing, and fit-out coordination tailored to this Paris venue. In our experience managing locations like this, these services can significantly streamline the activation process for your brand. You can discover all services"
    },
    {
      "question": "How can I assess the pricing for this space?",
      "answer": "Pricing for the space is brief-based and available on request. We calculate costs based on the duration of the rental, the fit-out requirements, and staffing needs rather than a fixed published rate. To obtain a detailed quote, you can send your specific dates and requirements through our enquiry form, and our team will respond within 24 hours. This tailored approach ensures that you only pay for the elements necessary for your event."
    },
    {
      "question": "What is the maximum capacity of this space?",
      "answer": "The space can comfortably host up to 230 guests across its three levels. This includes using the ground floor for main event purposes while the two basement levels manage stock and back-of-house functions. For larger activations, understanding how to best utilize each level will enhance the overall flow and guest experience. To optimize your setup, consider reaching out to our concept and direction team"
    },
    {
      "question": "Does the space have handicap accessibility?",
      "answer": "Yes, the space at 46 Rue du Caire is fully handicap accessible. It features an elevator that connects all three levels, ensuring easy movement for all guests. This factor is crucial for brands hosting inclusive events and can affect permit compliance. For more information on accessibility, you can consult our permit guide"
    },
    {
      "question": "What makes this location advantageous for showrooms?",
      "answer": "This location on Rue du Caire in the Sentier district is strategically advantageous for showrooms. Known as a historic heart of Paris' garment district, it offers proximity to suppliers, printers, and freelance crews essential for fashion operations. The 9-meter window display enhances your brand's visibility on a street that thrives on appointment-based trade. This operational literacy makes it an ideal spot for fashion showrooms and can be further leveraged with venue sourcing"
    },
    {
      "question": "What are the layout and features of the space?",
      "answer": "The 220-square-meter space is distributed over three levels, comprising a 70-square-meter ground floor, a 60-square-meter first basement, and a 100-square-meter second basement. It features a large window display, a counter, shelves, a fitting room, a stockroom, a kitchenette, and essential utilities such as heating, lighting, and wifi. Security is enforced with an alarm system and shutters. These detailed features support various retail and event types, offering considerable flexibility for brand activations and showroom setups."
    },
    {
      "question": "Can I book this space for a short-term commercial use?",
      "answer": "Yes, this space is ideal for short-term commercial use. With day rates available on request, the property is suitable for temporary retail, events, showrooms, and pop-up stores. Our team advises booking six to eight weeks ahead for standard dates, though during fashion peak times like Paris Fashion Week, securing dates three to four months in advance is recommended. Start your planning process by using our activation timeline tool"
    },
    {
      "question": "What kind of events can I host in this space?",
      "answer": "You can host a wide range of events at 46 Rue du Caire, including product launches, showroom presentations, fashion sample sales, press days, influencer events, and private cocktail receptions. The space's adaptable layout accommodates both high-profile buyer previews and more intimate networking events. Each level's composition allows for seamless integration of reception and back-of-house functions, making it a versatile choice for brands planning multifaceted activations."
    },
    {
      "question": "Are there any nearby amenities that support this venue?",
      "answer": "Yes, the space is surrounded by valuable amenities essential for operational support. The neighborhood is rich with suppliers, contemporary labels, and wholesale showrooms. It features nearby cafés, restaurants, and hotels, such as Echo and Hôtel Bonne Nouvelle, for informal meetings and guest accommodations. Additionally, convenient metro access — including Sentier and Bonne Nouvelle stations — enables easy transport to and from the venue, enhancing its appeal for both local and international brand activations."
    },
    {
      "question": "What is the day rate?",
      "answer": "Rates are quoted on request — send your dates and use case through the inquiry card."
    },
    {
      "question": "Is staging, branding and fit-out permitted?",
      "answer": "Yes. Fashion Week Venues runs the full production build — signage, fixtures, lighting, sound, catering and staffing — subject to venue rules. Include your fit-out brief in the inquiry."
    },
    {
      "question": "What is included?",
      "answer": "Included on-site: lighting, handicap accessible, well placed sockets, counter, heating, kitchenette, shelves, wifi."
    },
    {
      "question": "How far in advance should we book?",
      "answer": "Fashion week windows book 6–10 weeks out. Off-season activations can be secured in 2–3 weeks."
    }
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